Judy boltonjudy bolton was the protagonist of a popular girls mystery series. This story was set in the panama canal zone where during the story horace marries honey and judy gives birth to twins named peter and pam. In 2012, with the permission of margaret suttons family, coauthors kate duvall and beverly hatfield wrote the strange likeness based on suttons original title. Judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton series books for girls. Judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton book series. Jul 16, 2008 margaret had planned a 39th book, the strange likeness, but did not complete writing it. Beloved author margaret sutton 19032001 published her first judy bolton mysteries in 1932. The ghost parade judy bolton mysteries by margaret sutton. I have thrilled to the adventures of the girl sleuths including connie blair, cherry ames, vicki barr, the. The last book listed on the dust jacket is the unfinished house, and the mysterious half cal on at the rear of the book.
The judy bolton series was written by margaret sutton, who was born rachel. This is called the strange likeness, a judy bolton mystery. Judy was to travel to the panama canal in volume 39, the strange likeness, and was to give birth to twins peter and pam. Seven strange clues a judy bolton mystery by margaret sutton. Margaret also had planned for honey to marry horace.
Judy keeps seeing the man, and she tells peter about him. In september 2012, the 39th volume, the strange likeness, was published by applewood books, which has reprinted titles in the series since 1991. New judy bolton mystery book signing in coudersport october 5. Followers of the series have clamored for more of judys thrills and excitement. Book overview back after 45 years, margaret suttons young detective, judy bolton, returns for her 39th mystery adventure. The strange likeness book by kate duvall thriftbooks. The spine of the dust jacket has spots of light toning. The strange likeness judy bolton by kate duvall, beverly hatfield, et al.
Judy boltonout sleuths nancy drew the bookshop blog. It was written by kate duvall and beverly hatfield. Judy was also unique in that halfway through the series, she married something series book heroines rarely, if ever, did. It was published in 2012 and is autographed by beverly hatfield. Apr 5, 2019 judy bolton day is held the saturday of columbus day weekend in october in coudersport pa every year since 1991. The strange likeness its hard to believe that diehard judy bolton fans have waited since 1967 for this book. Over the past two months or so, i reread the series in order, and caught many social nuances i had missed when i first read these stories as. Sep 19, 2012 back after 45 years, margaret suttons young detective, judy bolton, returns for her 39th mystery adventure. See more ideas about mystery, mystery series and mystery books. However, in 1997, linda joy singleton privately published judy bolton.
The complete series list for a judy bolton mystery margaret sutton. The invisible chimes judy bolton mysteries by margaret sutton. Judy bolton by margaret sutton the strange likeness 2012 pb. It was written and published in 2012 by kate duvall and beverly hatfield and used many of the ideas that margaret had planned for her characters. Fortunately, the entire judy bolton mystery series has been republished by applewood books. The title and some of the plot elements were created by margaret sutton before the series was canceled. Main street, during the judy bolton days opening reception on friday, oct. Meet hatfield and get her autograph at a book signing at the coudersport area chamber of commerce, 227 n. New judy bolton mystery book signing in coudersport. The strange likeness was a phantom title until 2012. Judy was to travel to the panama canal in volume 39, the strange likeness. Judy bolton mystery series cant get that song out of my. Applewood books has republished the entire judy bolton mystery series plus the 39th book in the series, the strange likeness, which margaret began but never completed. A novel, shepherd, lynn, good condition, book a fatal likeness.
Margaret had planned a 39th book, the strange likeness, but did not complete writing it. Coudersport, in potter county, is the real town judy s farringdon was based on. The 38 judy bolton books were unique in that each book was based on a real story. The strange likeness judy bolton mysteries by kate. Judy, in the book, was going to go to panama to follow her husband, because hed been sent there on an assignment and she felt left out. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The last judy bolton book that sutton published was the secret of the sand castle, in 1967. The strange likeness by margaret sutton, kate duvall, beverly. The judy bolton detective series, created by margaret sutton, follows a realistic young woman who solves mysteries. The strange likeness by margaret sutton, kate duvall. Beverly hatfield is the author of the mystery on judy lane 4. The strange likeness was published in 2012 by margaret suttons estate. Judy, in the book, was going to go to panama to follow her husband, because hed. The 39th book in the series, the strange likeness, which.
The talking snowman, a new judy bolton mystery written by sutton and singleton. The mystery on judy lane judy bolton mystery books by beverly hatfield. The talking snowman nancy drew, dana girls, judy bolton sale. The series ended in 1967, before the next book the strange likeness could be published. The termination of the judy bolton series left margaret bitter and upset as she still had adventures that she planned to write about judy. In september 2012, the 39th volume, the strange likeness, was published by applewood books, which has re. Peter reveals that he is working on a case that involves his double, but he cannot give judy any details. Judy, her erstwhile ward, roberta dunn, and two of robertas chums are shown on the cover at the bay window in the living room of the dobbs home. Longtime judy bolton fans have been waiting for the publication of this book for many years. The strange likeness back after 45 years, margaret suttons young detective, judy bolton, returns for her 39th mystery adventure. Buy vanishing shadow judy bolton reprint by sutton, margaret isbn. Scholars have scrutinized the judy bolton books for themes and symbolism, praising the sound plots, thrilling pace, realism, and social commentary. She had planned a thirtyninth book, the strange likeness, set in the panama canal zone where judy gave birth to twins peter and pam. Judy bolton mysteries series by margaret sutton goodreads.
In the first book of this mystery series, judy more. This manuscript was inspired by margaret suttons beloved judy bolton series. The judy bolton mysteries book series by multiple authors includes books the vanishing shadow, the haunted attic, the invisible chimes, and several more. Over the past two months or so, i reread the series in order, and caught many social nuances i had missed when i first read these stories as a tween. Seven strange clues a judy bolton mystery by margaret.
Judy bolton and the secret of the musical tree by william land as a lifelong fan of childrens series books, i have read many of these novels since i was eight years old. I may as well tell you what the strange likeness is about. Instead, years later, the talking snowman, a new judy bolton mystery, was conceived by margaret sutton. The whispering belltower nancy drew, dana girls, judy. Beverly hatfield recreated the magic of judy and her friends in the strange likeness.
Judy bolton mystery series cant get that song out of my head. Although the series was not quite as popular as nancy drew, judy bolton has been called a more complex and believable role model for girls. Judy bolton mystery series book 27 by margaret sutton 3. Did you ever write a judy bolton that wasnt published. The charming scene on the cover accurately mirrors the text. The mystery on judy lane judy bolton mystery books. The judy bolton mystery series, created by margaret sutton, follows a realistic young woman who solves mysteries. I still have all my judy bolton books, and recently discovered the recently published the strange likeness, which concludes the series.
Back after 45 years, margaret suttons young detective, judy bolton, returns for her 39th mystery adventure. The series was canceled and no more judy boltons were written. After 45 years, margaret suttons young detective, judy bolton. The series was created originally by margaret sutton and this one is by kate duvall and beverly hatfield. Beverly hatfield of the strange likeness goodreads. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Margaret often answered letters from her fans and even showed up at judy bolton gatherings during her later years. Jan 28, 2019 applewood books has republished the entire judy bolton mystery series plus the 39th book in the series, the strange likeness, which margaret began but never completed. See the complete judy bolton mysteries series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This bestloved mystery series was written and created by margaret sutton. However, the series was canceled, and the promised book was not writtenuntil now. From 1932 to 1968, margaret wrote 38 stories based on actual events in her life in coudersport, pennsylvania.
Margaret also wrote another partial judy bolton manuscript entitled the talking snowman. Margaret sutton died at the age of 98 on june 21, 2001. The judy bolton mystery series in order margaret sutton. Dec 21, 2016 the cover illustration and frontispiece of this book, the last of prolific judy bolton series artist, pelagie doane, are exceptional. Unlike contemporary series produced by syndicates and ghostwriters using pseudonyms, the judy bolton series was created and written entirely by margaret sutton. Judy bolton by margaret sutton the strange likeness 2012. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Based on conversations with margaret sutton and her family plus extensive research, coauthors kate duvall and beverly hatfield were able to create a new mystery for judy to.
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